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W.J. GRAVENER ANTIQUES

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An Outstanding Pair Of Gillows shell back Hall Chairs. Raised on reeded sabre legs with panel seats and beautifully carved shell backs and painted inscription, around a sunburst, in Latin which reads "Propositi Tenax" which roughly translates as " Never Quit". In very good and original condition. 850mm high, 390mm wide and 470mm deep. English. Circa 1815.


 


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One of a pair of identical chairs is illustrated in Susan E Stuarts books "Gillow of Lancaster and London 1730-1840" plate 177 (page 203) and made in 1811 for The Reverend Holland Edwards of Pennant Conway North Wales

  • Period: Circa 1815
    • Price: £5,000.00
    • €5,936 Euro
    • $6,606 US Dollar
  • Location: Kent
    • Dimensions: H: 85cm (33.46in)
    • W: 39cm (15.35in)
    • D: 47cm (18.50in)